FileMate vs Kingbox.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileMate
This app is a powerful local file manager that allows you to browse, organize, and protect your documents, photos, and videos. It offers robust privacy features like file hiding and password protection, along with convenient file transfer and archive management.
- Local file management
- Photo and video vault
- File hiding and password protection
- WiFi and iTunes file transfer
- Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip)
- File search and marking
- Customizable themes
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FileMate – Local File Manager FileMate is a powerful local file manager for iPhone that helps you easily manage, browse, transfer, and protect files. View documents, photos, videos, and archives in one place. Keep your private files safe with built-in privacy protection and password lock. Simple, fast, and designed for everyday file management. -------- Core Features File Browser Quickly view and preview many file types: • Office documents and PDF files • Text files: txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution images and long screenshots • Audio and video playback with an efficient media player -------- File Manager Powerful tools to organize your files: • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, and delete files • View file attributes • Hide files for privacy Sort files by name, type, time, or size. -------- Privacy Protection Protect your private files inside the app. • Hide sensitive files • Files remain isolated from other apps • Optional password protection -------- Key Functions Add Files Add files to FileMate in multiple ways: • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos directly in the app • Import files from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files between PC and iPhone via WiFi • Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes -------- Archive & Extract FileMate supports common archive formats: • 7z • rar • zip • tar Password-protected archives are supported. -------- File Search Quickly find files using: • Fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search -------- File Marking Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views. -------- Hidden Files Private files can be set as hidden. Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed. -------- Password Lock Protect access to the app: • App password lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Custom authentication timeout settings -------- Super Hidden Mode Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist. -------- Additional Features Sharing Panel • Import files into the app in batches • Share files to other apps Theme Settings • Customize themes • Adjust folder style, menus, and text size Unread Reminder • Set reminder times for unread files -------- Contact & Feedback If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please feel free to contact us. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ group: 398168949 -------- [Auto-renewable subscription service] 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $9.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html
Kingbox.
This app offers robust file management, allowing you to organize, view, and share documents, videos, and images offline. It supports various file formats and includes features like password-protected decompression and background playback for media.
- File management (create, copy, rename, protect, export)
- Document viewing (PDF, Office files)
- Save and browse video, audio, and image files
- Decompress zip/rar files (with password support)
- Background playback and playlist creation
- Sleep timer and playback speed control
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Kingbox. is a completely free and the most advanced file management app. You can also view and share PDF documents and Office files, save videos and images. A non-stressful offline viewing is available to you anytime, anywhere. Features: -File management (Create folders/Copy/Rename/Protect/Export) -Document viewing (PDF/Office files) -Save, view and browse video/audio/image files -Save Email attachments -Copy from Camera Roll -Decompress files (zip / rar) -Decompress files with password -Output data to external device -High security [Supported file formats (e.g.,PDF,PPT,XLS,CSV,DOC,TXT,ZIP,RAR,JPG,PNG,GIF,MP4,MP3,etc.)] -Useful Funections: -Sort files by date,file format,filename,etc. -Misoperation prevention during viewer operation -Zooming In and Out in viewer -Background playback -Create your own playlist -Sleep timer -Playback speed control Use cases: -Carry around files such as proposals and reports -Decompress files on the go -Secure management of critical files -No need to worry about monthly data usage -Never get stressed by the internet environment -Listen to music or watch movies offline -Watch videos during your flight or car ride -Organize pictures in your camera roll -Listen to music while working -Play music you can nod off to sleep to -Make your own playlist -Save your audio studying time by speed listening -Check the movement by slow playback \Download the app and try it out/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kingbox. at none against FileMate's 7. Kingbox. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). FileMate's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and ratings volume (378 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FileMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Kingbox. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kingbox. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMate has 378 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of FileMate's written reviews are positive against 43% of Kingbox.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Kingbox. monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | FileMate | Kingbox. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (378 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 43.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 378 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JUNBO JIA | DOM Inc. |
Customer experience
FileMate
Kingbox.
Bugs and requests
FileMate
Reported bugs
14 issues- Videos don’t play audio
- Files can be accessed by other apps
- Videos play without sound
- MKV files not playable
- MP4 file play without sound
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- Thumbnail blank, video black screen with sound
- Import photos not working after update
- Sharing files not working after update
- More ads than before
- Full-screen ads
- Shake to hide doesn't jump out of hidden directories
- App stays in background for a long time without being killed
- Single directory with over 5000 images causes crash
- Basic functions removed after update
Requested features
20 requests- Provide multiple purchase options
- Add Face ID and Touch ID for hidden files
- Improve file viewer features (thumbnails, playlists, adjustments)
- Add folder locking to prevent accidental deletion
- Implement folder download from PC
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- Display folder space usage and phone storage remaining
- Add file property viewing
- Improve handling of large numbers of images in a directory
- Add reverse sorting option
- Improve batch selection for importing files
- Allow font size adjustment
- Add progress bar for document viewing
- Enhance support for landscape mode
- Add manual language selection
- Allow password lock on shake to hide feature
- Improve video playback (swipe to next, no sound issue)
- Auto-hide hidden items after a period of inactivity
- Fix import photos issue
- Fix sharing files issue
- Fix more ads than before
Kingbox.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FileMate
- All Access, Removing Ad$3.991 Month
- All Access, Removing Ad$34.991 Year
- Removing Ad$9.99
- Theme, Folder and Night Mode$9.99
- Passcode Lock$9.99
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- Super Hidden$9.99
- All Features & Removing Ad$149.99
Kingbox.
No in-app purchases








